Alex Bonyun is Communications Manager for Arts Commons. Her interests range from writing about the arts, to photography, and painting tiny things. She’s even authored a kids’ book for imaginative early readers. Her philosophy is that everyone has a story worth sharing.

Clare is a multidisciplinary artist who has has appeared on TV and in feature films, including her role as Caroline Kraft in the cult classic, Mean Girls. She is a recipient of the Houselighters of the Citadel Theatre Award and has been nominated for numerous awards including the John Hirsch Director Award and twice for the Gina Wilkinson Award. Clare is a certified yoga instructor and the Artistic Director of Downstage.

In one sentence, Courtney is a lover of learning, musicals, and adventures. In more detail, she is the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Arts Commons. Courtney currently holds a Master's degree in Arts Leadership, and Bachelor’s degree in Communications for Cultural and Creative Industries. Having relocated to Calgary from the farming village of Zurich, Ontario, Courtney is thrilled to be within driving distance of the mountains, and walking distance of everything else.

As a performing arts professional, Karen passionately believes in the power of the arts to impact, inspire, and create change. She creates transformative arts experiences that invite and immerse students, educators, artists, and community members in programs that open minds through arts-inspired education.

Karen is committed to sharing the joy of live theatre, music, dance and visual arts with Albertans of all ages, as well as sharing her unnatural love of Corey Hart with anyone who will listen.